Hualien Hualien City is the capital of Hualien County, Taiwan Province of the Republic of China. It is on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. It has a population of about 110,000 people. Located on a strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Central Mountain Range, Hualien is considered one of the most pleasant cities in Taiwan. Many tourists visit the city to enjoy the scenery and fresh air and also to tour the famous Taroko Gorge, which is located a few miles north of the city.